# UAE says Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in attempted ‘terrorist’ attack

https://mins.news/en/item/84434

- Reuters, 2026-10-03 07:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/flydubai-co-pilot-attacked-pilot-with-axe-attempted-terrorist-attack-uae-says-2026-10-03/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac0a80d7ce48c0001628375

> The UAE prosecutor general said on Saturday that the co-pilot of Flydubai flight FZ1073 tried to carry out a “terrorist” attack while the aircraft was in flight. State news agency WAM reported the statement.

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